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I moved out of my apartment and cleaned it. But during my…

I moved out of my apartment and cleaned it. But during my move a water pipe was broken on the premises

Lawyer's Assistant: Where is the property located?

Naples, Texas

Lawyer's Assistant: Has any paperwork been filed?

No. My landlord, and other tenants have driven over the same spot but unfortunately it broke during my move. There were no signs, chains restricting people from driving where we did. the landlord and other tenants have driven over the same spot.

Lawyer's Assistant: Anything else you want the lawyer to know before I connect you?

I gave a notice and was told by the manager that my deposit would be returned.

Lawyer's Assistant: When we are ready I'll take you to the appropriate web page.

Ok, I hate to say it, but if you damaged the landlord's property by breaking the line, then he can hold you liable for the cost of any repairs. You can demand to see documentation of what his costs were if you think that it was less than they are charging.

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But he still would have to send you a written itemized invoice for any deductions from your deposit within 30 days of you moving out and returning any keys..

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